Expo West 2018: Personal Care Companies Showcase Natural Product Innovation

Mar 6th, 2018

Audrey Latimer

At Expo West 2018, emerging brands will be given the opportunity to showcase their natural product innovation during the Natural Products Expo West Pitch-Slam competition.

Eight semi-finalists have been chosen from over 100 applicants to win $40K in services. Among the semi-finalists, are two personal care companies: Made Of, a natural baby care brand, and Dr. Brite, a natural oral care company.

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